Ailing Morgan Tsvangirai's family refutes claims that he is set to retire from active politics

- Family of the ailing Morgan Tsvangirai has rubbished claims that he is planning to retire from active politics

- In a statement released on Thursday, January 10, the family clarified that Tsvangirai will continue with his work once he fully recovers

- The former prime minister and opposition leader was diagnosed with cancer in June 2016 and has not been very active in politics as he used to be

Morgan Tsvangirai's family has reacted to reports that the former prime minister of Zimbabwe was planning to retire completely from active politics and public life.

In a statement released on Thursday, January 10, the family said Tsvangirai will continue to lead the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party and with his hard work once he fully recovers.

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"To correct any misinformation that has been circulated in the social media, the family wishes to advice that at no time has Tsvangirai's health influenced his political decision," the statement , signed by family's spokesperson Collins Tsvangirai, said.